Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Richmond, CA

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Richmond, CA is $2,300. This is +21%, or $399, higher than the national average.

$2.62

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,300

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Total rentals

68

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Richmond, CA is $2,300. This is +21%, or $399, higher than the national average.

$2.62

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
72%
21%
1%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

53%
47%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Richmond, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Richmond, CA have decreased by 4% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Richmond, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Richmond, CA is $2,159. A 1-bedroom apartment in Richmond, CA costs about $1,895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,228. Houses for rent in Richmond, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,025.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,019

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,308

3%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$14,995

4%

268%

Studio

$2,975

17%

78%

Studio

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

78%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,019

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,308

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$14,995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

268%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Richmond, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Richmond, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Richmond, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alameda, CA.

Richmond

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,592
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Discover rentals in Richmond, CA

Bella Vista at Hilltop - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

Bella Vista at Hilltop

3400 Richmond Pkwy, Richmond, CA 94806

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,683–$2,677

Apartment for rent

S. 30th St. 682 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

S. 30th St. 682

682 S 30th St, Richmond, CA 94804

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

San Joaquin - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

San Joaquin

1701 San Joaquin St, Richmond, CA 94804

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

922 Carlson Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

922 Carlson Blvd

922 Carlson Blvd, Richmond, CA 94804

2 beds

1 bath

$1,949

Apartment for rent

3803 Bissell Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North and East house for rent in Richmond

House for rent

418 C Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

418 C Street

418 C Street, Richmond, CA 94801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

355 S 29th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cortez-Stege apartment for rent in Richmond

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 23

Building 1250 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Building 1250

1250 South 56th Street, Richmond, CA 94804

2 beds

1 bath

$2,145

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 18